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PGDip in Chartered Professional Accountancy (CPA) (GradDip)

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PGDip in Chartered Professional Accountancy (CPA) (GradDip) is a postgraduate diploma in Accounting programme taught at Concordia University in Montréal, Canada. Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.

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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Accounting

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: concordia.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The John Molson Graduate Diploma in Chartered Professional Accountancy (CPA) at Concordia University prepares students for professional accounting careers through coursework in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and leadership competencies, alongside foundational accounting training. The programme requires a minimum of 30 credits and can be completed part-time in the evening over up to two years, or full-time through an Accelerated Pathway in as little as 16 months. It is offered through the John Molson School of Business and admits students in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. The diploma meets the CPA profession's academic prerequisites for candidates who did not complete an accounting major at the undergraduate level.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.3

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree with a major in accountancy and high academic standing, a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.30 scale or the equivalent. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency for graduate studies.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Concordia University

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1974

Students: 43,922

QS rank: #497 =

Programs: 250

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Chartered Professional Accountancy (CPA) (GradDip) award?

Concordia University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Accounting on completion of this programme.

How much does PGDip in Chartered Professional Accountancy (CPA) (GradDip) cost?

Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.

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